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By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA -- The wife of the member representing Ajaokuta Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hajiya Zulaihat Sanni, has declared that Kogi State is poised to deliver a resounding victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, urging Nigerians to remain united and support the country's leadership through prayers and constructive engagement. Hajiya Sanni, who represented her husband, Hon. Sanni Egidi Abdulraheem (SEA), made the declaration while addressing journalists on the sidelines of the Progressive Women Empowerment Group gathering held at the Women Development Centre, Abuja. The event, convened by Ambassador Mamunat Hassan Ahmed, attracted women leaders, political stakeholders, youth representatives and party supporters from across the country to discuss women's political participation, grassroots mobilisation and national development. Speaking o...

... Dr. Vivian Sonny-Nsirim says the President's education reforms have expanded access to higher education for vulnerable families, while urging Nigerians to remain patient as broader government policies take effect. By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — The Chief Executive Officer of the Young Moms Support Initiative, Dr. Vivian Sonny-Nsirim, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration for what she described as transformative reforms in the education sector, particularly the implementation of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), saying the initiative has restored hope to thousands of Nigerian families struggling to finance tertiary education. Dr. Sonny-Nsirim, who also holds the traditional titles of Ugochinyere I of Igbo Land and Madubia of Uke Kingdom, said the student loan scheme has significantly reduced the financial burden on parents, especially widows and other vulnerable households, enabling many students to remain in universities despite prevail...

 By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — The Director-General of the Progressive Arewa People Support Asiwaju (PAPSA), Ambassador Rabi Garba Dangizo, has declared that the policy reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are steadily repositioning Nigeria for sustainable development, describing the administration as one committed to rebuilding the nation’s economy and strengthening its democratic institutions. She expressed confidence that the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda would ultimately deliver lasting dividends despite the short-term challenges associated with the ongoing reforms. Ambassador Rabi Garba Dangizo reaffirmed her unwavering support for the continuation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration beyond 2027. She also commended the Tinubu Support Group (TSG), stating that under the leadership of Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, the group successfully mobilised over 100,000 supporters during the 2023 general elections in support of President Tinubu’s victory. She expressed ...

...Grace Adagba says Governor Hyacinth Alia's investment in teacher development and evidence-based literacy instruction has positioned Benue as Nigeria's leading state in foundational reading, attracting global recognition at the UK Parliament. By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — Chairman of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Grace Adagba, has credited the education reforms of Governor Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia for the remarkable transformation of foundational literacy in Benue State, saying the administration's commitment to quality basic education has elevated the state to international prominence. Adagba made the remarks while addressing an international parliamentary forum at the House of Lords, UK Parliament, and Stationers' Hall in London, where she represented Benue State as the featured speaker during activities marking the 20th anniversary of the globally acclaimed Jolly Phonics Programme. Speaking before an audience of ...

...Today for Tomorrow Initiative Director-General says clarity of purpose, skills acquisition and resilience are the building blocks of transformational leadership and sustainable national development. By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — The Director-General of the Today for Tomorrow Initiative and Today's  Skills Hub Academy, Mrs. Adek Bassey, has urged young Nigerians to embrace purpose-driven leadership, continuous skills development and resilience as critical ingredients for nation-building, declaring that Nigeria's future depends on a generation equipped with clarity of vision and the capacity to transform challenges into opportunities. Bassey made the call while speaking with Newsway Africa at Merit House, Maitama, Abuja, shortly after delivering a keynote address titled "The Power of Clarity" at the Game Changer Conference 2027. She said the conference was designed to inspire young Nigerians to discover their purpose, build leadership capacity and become acti...

By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — The political campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election in 2027 gathered fresh momentum on Thursday as the Yari 774 Initiative for Asiwaju formally launched its nationwide grassroots mobilisation strategy, unveiling a National Executive Council (NEC) tasked with building political structures across Nigeria's 774 Local Government Areas in support of the President and the All Progressives Congress (APC). The inauguration of the NEC, held at Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, attracted party leaders, political stakeholders, grassroots coordinators and supporters from across the country, who pledged to intensify mobilisation efforts aimed at consolidating the gains of the Tinubu administration and securing another electoral victory for the APC in 2027. Addressing the gathering, Chairman and Convener of the initiative, Chief Ibrahim Emokpaire, PhD, described the movement as a strategic national platform established to deepen grassroots partici...